<p>The &quot;Corrib Queen&quot; departs Oughterard pier daily (except Tuesdays) at 12:00pm, and sails onto Inchagoill Island.</p>

<p>En route passengers experience excellent views of the Connemara mountains, Lough Corrib&#39;s 365 islands and passes very close to Inisheanbo, one of the most beautiful islands on the lake.</p>

<p>Having arrived on Inchagoill island, passengers are given a guided tour at St. Patricks monastic site which dates back to the 5th century. Some points of interest on the island include:</p>

<p>St. Patricks Church (5th Century)<br />
The stone of Lugna (470AD: Gravestone of St. Patricks navigator)<br />
The Church of the Saints (Built in 1180AD by the Augustinian Monks of Cong)<br />
The burial tomb of Muirgeas O&#39;Nioc (Archbishop of Tuam in 1128AD)</p>

<p>Leaving Inchagoill Island we continue our cruise onto Ashford Castle Cong arriving there at approx 13:30.</p>

<p>Passengers at this point have the option of taking the 1km walk to the quaint village of Cong, famous as the location of John Ford&#39;s 1951 classic Hollywood movie &quot;The Quiet Man&quot;. Passengers also have the option of enjoying the beautiful grounds of Ashford Castle, former summer home of the Guiness Family.</p>

<p>At 17:00 passengers will then board the Corrib Queen for direct transfer to Oughterard, arriving at approximately 18:00.</p>

<p>Why not pack a lunch to enjoy onboard, or in Cong as part of your day out.</p>

<p><strong>Note: This cruise operates out of Oughterard during June, July &amp; August. However, we can accommodate groups outside of these dates depending on availability and weather conditions. Please contact us for further details.</strong></p>
